This is not your usual Jollof rice — it’s an oven-baked version that makes the process simple and delivers big flavor. The rice is combined with aromatics, tomato paste and seasonings, then baked until tender. It’s easy to prepare, great for busy days, and can be made vegan when served on its own. This upgraded … Read more

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits — flaky, fluffy, and buttery. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. Below I share tips and a reliable method to make the best biscuits at home. Over the years I’ve refined this buttermilk biscuit recipe until I landed on one that consistently yields tender, flaky layers and a rich … Read more

This Sweet and Salty Charcuterie Board is as beautiful as it is delicious. It combines contrasting flavors and textures—salty meats and cheeses with sweet fruits and cookies—so it appeals to a wide range of tastes. Serve it the next time you have guests and watch it disappear! This post is sponsored by Nonni’s. All opinions … Read more

I opened my laptop intending to write a new post, but I sat there staring at the screen. My mind felt blocked and my words wouldn’t come. I had a few ideas for the blog, yet my brain felt numb — this was the worst writer’s block I’d ever experienced. I wanted to keep going, … Read more

Hello everyone! I’ve been away from the blog this past week—apologies for the silence. I celebrated my birthday over the weekend and had hoped to get my hair braided, but time simply ran out. Lately it feels like there’s never enough time in a day; my to‑do list can be overwhelming and just thinking about … Read more

Homemade Vanilla Extract is far superior to store-bought. Use it to elevate cakes, cookies, frostings and more. You only need two ingredients and a little patience. I recently shared videos of my homemade vanilla extract on Instagram and Facebook stories, and many of you asked for the recipe. So here it is! Making vanilla extract … Read more

Cameroonian Sese Plantains is a flavorful one-pot meal made with green plantains, red palm oil, dried fish, crayfish and other aromatic ingredients. This hearty dish is perfect for dinner and delivers a pleasant smoky depth from the dried seafood and palm oil. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite Cameroonian dishes: Sese Plantains (also called … Read more

Easy Dinner Rolls are soft, buttery, and ready in one hour. These one-hour dinner rolls are perfect when you want fresh yeasted bread without spending hours in the kitchen. These rolls are no-knead, low-effort, and exceptionally tender. If you need bread quickly—without long kneading sessions or extended rises—this is the recipe to use. With only … Read more

Tomato Fish Stew is a fragrant, tomato-forward dish that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta or plantains—an ideal family dinner that’s both comforting and full of flavor. Tomato-based stews are a staple across West Africa and are a familiar comfort food for many households. In Cameroon, where I grew up, tomato stews come in several variations—commonly … Read more

Back home in Africa there are a few surprises Americans rarely mention—one of them is finding garden eggs at a local market. I was thrilled to discover them at the farmers’ market and immediately thought of the many ways they are enjoyed across West and Central Africa. Garden egg, often called Njakatu in Cameroon, is … Read more